What 500 Advocates Told Us About the Supreme Court Judgment Last week, more than 500 advocates, lawyers, providers, commissioners, parents and practitioners came together to explore the implications of the Supreme Court's recent deprivation of liberty judgment. If you missed it you can check our the recording here. For some, the judgment represents a welcome correction to an overly bureaucratic system. They see it as opening the door to the gilded cage for people who are hap

Four Human Rights Concerns for Advocates The Supreme Court's recent judgment raises significant human rights concerns that advocates should be alert to. In this piece, advocates are encouraged to understand significant threats to humans rights posed by the ruling. Human Rights Concern #1. Understanding Compliance is Not Consent One of the biggest risks is confusing compliance with consent. There is a substantial difference between: "The person is not objecting" and "The pers

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